Question:
Anyone had a revision and not lost any weight?

RNY 1/02; lost 70lbs after 2 years of trying before gaining. Lost insurance so could not follow-up. Finally able to see another surgeon who found problems from first surgery (said they weren't my fault). Revision 8/06; have not lost anything since. Current surgeon not supportive because practice expanded very quickly. Should I find third?    — Cheri0370 (posted on April 28, 2008)

April 28, 2008
I would send a simple fax that you have tried to reach his office but no one has returned your calls or set up an appointment. You have not lost and you need to see him now! If that does not bring a responce to the number or email you give him, then, send it with a simple letter to the hospital asking if they can refer you to a Bariatric specialest that is more responsive. Tell them you need help. Send a copy to the doctor as well, then if that does not work, tell them both with a copy of the preivious email that you are posting on OH and other web sites their names as non responsive, and contacting the newspaper in their area, as well as the state office of physisions, sergions and hospitals. I am glad to look up the proper state agency to report them to if you tell me your state.
   — William (Bill) wmil

April 28, 2008
To what were you revised? I think that you do need some follow up assistance. If your current surgeon is not willing to help I would look for another. You can spend time trying to make him pay attention to you or you can move forward. I vote move forward. Get you records from both the original and the revision surgery and look for a highly qualified doctor to give you a third opinion. I can only imagine how disappointed you must be right now and I wish you great success as you move forward.
   — [Deactivated Member]

April 28, 2008
If you are not getting proper care, either show up at your surgeon's office and insist on care or find another. I also am curious to know if you have been following a WLS appropriate diet and exercise regimen and still not losing any weight? No matter how many surgeries/revisions you have, if you are not compliant with the lifestyle changes, you will not ever be successful. Good luck, Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
   — DawnVic

April 28, 2008
I am so glad I found someone else, I had surgery June 25 2007. I was 377 post op and then day of surgery I was 357 as of today I am only 302. I walk, exercise, write everything down I do not know what else to do. it get so upset because you feellike a failure, with everyone else doing so fine, my reg. doctor think if I can get below the 300 pound mark I will take off. let meknow what happens,email me at [email protected]
   — carman

April 29, 2008
Could you clarify things a bit? You said you stopped seeing the 1st surgeon due to a loss of insurance... what caused you to see a 2nd surgeon rather than returning to the first one? What were the problems with your first surgery? What procedure(s) were done as the revision in 8/06? What do you mean by not supportive? Are you unable to see or contact your current surgeon? What is it that you are looking for? Are you wanting testing done to make sure that your current surgery is intact? Are you wanting another surgery/procedure? More direction/guidance as far as food intake and exercise? Something else entirely? If you can't get in touch with or get an appointment with your current surgeon, then yes, it might be time to find someone else. However, from your question, it does not sound like that is the problem... I am wondering what it is you are looking for from your surgeon (or a new one) in terms of support. You haven't really shared much so I don't want to make any assumptions, but its possible that whatever support you are looking for might be better found from a different type professional (nutritionist, personal trainer, etc.) and if that's the case, then finding a 3rd surgeon isn't going to do much for you. Please post more information so that we can help you. Best wishes.
   — mrsidknee